Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs
This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters G and H.
Geography
Geography bridges the natural and the social sciences. It plays an important role today because many of the world's problems require understanding of the interdependence between human activities and the environments, both natural and cultural, in which these activities are carried out. Geography is an attractive major for students because its theories and methods provide analytical techniques applicable to a wide range of questions asked over a broad spectrum of occupations. For students planning to end their formal education with the bachelor's degree, a geograpy major provides marketable skills and the broad perspectives on environment and society that enable graduates to move beyond entry-level positions. For similar reasons, geography provides a sound foundation for students who plan to enter graduate work in a variety of fields, from geography to business, land use planning, law, and medicine.
In addition to the basic geography major, The Department of Geography at Ohio University offers several specialized curricula: environmental geography, enviornmental pre-law, geographic information systems, cartography, meteorology, and urban planning. Students also may earn a minor in geography or in meteorology.
Geography Major (B.S. or B.A.)
Major codes BS4231, BA4231
This program affords students flexibility in designing a curriculum that combines the traditions of physical and human geography with analytical and technical skills. The requirements for a B.S. or B.A. in geography are
55 hours of approved geography courses, including:
GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 GEOG 121 Human Geography 4 GEOG 268 Computer Applications 4 GEOG 271 Intro to Stat. in Geog. 5 GEOG 481 Senior Seminar 2 One regional course from the following:GEOG 131 Globalization and the Developing World 4 GEOG 132 Industrial World 4 GEOG 232 Geography of Ohio 4 GEOG 234 Geog. of U.S. and Canada 4 GEOG 330 Geog. of Western Europe 4 GEOG 331 Geography of Africa 4 GEOG 333 Appalachia: Land and People 4 GEOG 334 Historical Geography of the U.S. 4 GEOG 335 Geography of Latin America 4 GEOG 338 Geography of Southeast Asia 4 Two technique course from the following:GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 361 Statistical Cartography 5 GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 4 GEOG 370 GIS Applications 4 GEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 468 Automated Cartography 5 GEOG 476 Field Methods 4 GEOG 478 Priciples of GIS 5
At least 30 hours at the 300 level or above. No more than 5 hours each of 485 or 490/494 can count toward the 55 hours in geography. Hours in 486 do not count toward this total. Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the University General Education Requirements.
Majors are not permitted to take geography and required courses pass/fail.
Geography Minor
Minor code OR4231
A minor in geography consists of a minimum of 28 hours including GEOG 101, 121, and at least three other courses at the 300 level or above. Geography--Cartography Major (B.S. or B.A.)
Special curcula; major codes BS4236
Cartography, the art and science of mapmaking, is an integral part of geography. The spatial perceptions of geographers are translated into map form via various cartographic techniques. This program addresses both the academic and technical aspects of cartography, leading to application and practical experience--the latter through a practicum and employment in the Ohio University Cartographic Center, an extension of the Cartography Program and the Department of Geography. The program stresses a strong background in geography, emphasizes cartography-related courses, and complements these courses with specific courses from related areas.
You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:
GEOG 260 Maps 4 Minimum of 6 techniq ue courses from:GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 361 Statistical Cartography 5 GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 4 GEOG 370 GIS Applications 4 GEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 468 Automated Cartography 5 GEOG 478 Principles of GIS 5 GEOG 479 Geographic Info Analysis 5 Computer ScienceTwo approved CS or MIS courses above the 199 level 8-10 MathematicsMATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus 7 orMATH 263A, B Calculus or8 Earth SciencesGEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5 orGEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology Other requirementsCE 210 Plane Surveying 4 Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the University General Education Requirements.
Geography--Environmental Geography Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS4232
This program provides concentrated study of the earth's physical systems and human interactions with the environment. Environmental geography prepares students for careers in environmental planning, design, and restoration, as well as in environmental assessment and monitoring, resource management, natural areas preservation, and outdoor and environmental education. Students completing the program will develop competencies in a broad array of subjects spanning the natural and social sciences, as well as complementary analytical techniques. If you declare the Environmental Geography major, contact the Department as soon as possible so that you may be assigned an advisor. You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:
GEOG 201 Environmental Geog. 4 GEOG 241 Global Issues 4 Two technique courses from the following:GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 361 Statistical Cartography 5 GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 4 GEOG 370 GIS Applications 4 GEOG 418 Biogeography Research 4 GEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 468 Automated Cartography 5 GEOG 475 Geocomputing 4 GEOG 476 Field Methods 4 GEOG 478 Principles of GIS 5 GEOG 479 Geographic info Analysis 5 Hours over 300 must include four courses from this list:GEOG 302 Meteorology 5 GEOG 303 Climatology 5 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5 GEOG 316 Biogeography 4 GEOG 321 Population Geography 4 GEOG 329 World Economic Geography 4 GEOG 344 Agriculture Ecosystems 4 GEOG 350 Land Use Planning 4 GEOG 353 Environmental Planning 4 GEOG 357 Environmental Law 4 GEOG 358 Environ. Risk Assesment 4 GEOG 411 Advanced Physical Geography 4 GEOG 417 Landscape Ecology 4 GEOG 440 Environ. Impact Analysis 4 GEOG 447 Natural Resource Conservation 4 GEOG 456 City and the Environment 4 General requirementCHEM 121, 122, 123 Prin. of Chemistry 12 or151, 152, 153 Fund. of Chemistry or15 MATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus 7 or263A, B, Calculus or8 or266A, B Calculus w/Bio. Applications Recommended electivesPHYS 201, 202, 203 Intro to Physics 15 Choose at least three courses (portions of the Arts and Sciences natural sciences requirement) from either the Biological Sciences or Earth Sciences group below: Biological SciencesPBIO 109 Americans and their Forests 4 PBIO 114( * ) Cellular Foundations of Plant Biology 5 PBIO 115 Plant Structure and Development 4 PBIO 209 Plant Ecology 4 PBIO 210 Plant Physiology 4 PBIO 211 Diversity of Life 5 PBIO 248 Trees and Shrubs 4 PBIO 309 Plant Systematics and Ohio Flora 6 PBIO 410 Plants and Soil 4 PBIO 426 Physiol. Plant Ecology 5 PBIO 435 Plant Population Biology 5 PBIO 436 Plant Community Ecology 5 BIOS 170,( * )171, Intro to Zoology 14 172, 173 BIOS 220( * ) Cons. and Biodiversity 4 BIOS 221 Microbes and Humans 3 BIOS 222 Microbes and Humans Lab 2 BIOS 275( * ) Ecology in the 21st Century 4 BIOS 375( * ) Animal Ecology 4 BIOS 429 Marine Biology 5 BIOS 431 Limnology 5 BIOS 477 Population Ecology 4 BIOS 478 Community Ecology 4 BIOS 481( * ) Animal Conserv. Biology 4 *Credit is not awarded for both PBIO 114 and BIOS 170. Credit is not awarded for both BIOS 220 and BIOS 481 or for both BIOS 275 and 375. Earth SciencesGEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 211 Intro Oceanography 4 GEOL 215 Environmental Geology 4 GEOL 231 Water and Pollution 4 GEOL 312 Earth Materials and Resources 5 GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology 5 GEOL 427 Water Geochemistry 4 GEOL 432 Origin and Classification of Soils 4 GEOL 439 Fluvial Geomorphology 4 GEOL 471 Advanced Env. Geology 4 GEOL 480 Prin. of Hydrogeology 4 GEOL 481 Groundwater Flow Modeling 4 GEOL 483 Field Hydrology 6 Social Sciences (portion of Arts and Sciences social sciences area requirement) Required course:ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 Select two additional course from the following list:ANTH 378 Human Ecology 4 ECON 313 Econ. of the Environment 4 ECON 314 Natural Resources Econ. 4 HIST 306 American Env. History 4 HIST 333 Oil and World Power 4 POLS 425 Environ. and Natural Resource Politics and Policy 4 POLS 426 Pol. of the Env. Movement 4 POLS 488 Public Dispute Resolution 4 Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the University General Education Requirements.
Geography-Environmental Prelaw (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS4237
The Geography--Environmental Prelaw Program is designed to prepare you for advanced study of environmental law. The goal of the program is to provide both a sound science background in environmental studies and a broad base of knowledge in the humanities and social sciences. You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications/exceptions:
GEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4 GEOG 241 Global Issues 4 GEOG 260 Maps 5 Only one technique course from the following list:GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 4 GEOG 370 GIS Applications 4 GEOG 418 Biogeography Research 4 GEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 476 Field Methods 4 Hours over 300 must include 4 courses from this list:GEOG 302 Meteorology 5 GEOG 303 Climatology 5 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5 GEOG 316 Biogeography 4 GEOG 321 Population Geography 4 GEOG 325 Political Geography 4 GEOG 329 World Economic Geography 4 GEOG 344 Agricultural Ecosystems 4 GEOG 350 Land Use Planning 4 GEOG 353 Environmental Planning 4 GEOG 358 Environ. Risk Assessment 4 GEOG 411 Adv. Physical Geography 4 GEOG 417 Landscape Ecology 4 GEOG 440 Environ. Impact Analysis 4 GEOG 447 Natural Resource Conservation 4 GEOG 456 City and the Environment 4 Other RequirementsWork with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the University General Education Requirements. HumanitiesAny 305J course (1J) PLUS any 3 courses from: HIST 314A-C Soc. and Cult. Hist. of U.S. 4 HIST 314D-F American and Social Thought 4 COMS 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4 COMS 351 Courtroom Rhetoric 4 COMS 352 Political Rhetoric 4 COMS 353 Contemp. Rhetoric 4 PHIL 120 Principles of Reasoning 4 PHIL 130 Intro to Ethics 4 PHIL 240 Social & Political Philosophy 4 PHIL 335 Environmental Ethics 4 THAR 113 Acting Fundamentals I 4 Social SciencesAny 4 courses from: BUSL 255 Law & Society 4 ECON 103 Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Macroeconomics 4 ECON 313( * ) Econ. of the Environ. 4 ECON 314( * Nat. Res. Economics 4 HIST 306 American Env. History 4 POLS 374 Great Jurists 4 POLS 401 American Const. Law 4 POLS 402 American Const. Law 4 POLS 404 Civil Liberties 4 POLS 409 Criminal Procedure 5 POLS 410 Public Policy Analysis 4 POLS 412 Pub. Personnel Admin. 4 POLS 413 Administrative Law 4 POLS 420 Women, Law, and Politics 4 POLS 425( * ) Environ. and Nat. Res. Politics and Policy 4 POLS 426 Politics of the Env. Mvmt 4 POLS 488 Public Dispute Resolution 4 *strongly recommended Natural SciencesChoose at least 3 courses from Biological Sciences (except BIOS 217), Environmental and Plant Biology (except PBIO 217), and/or Geology. General RequirementsCHEM 121,122,123 Prin. of Chemistry 12 orCHEM 151,152,153 Fund. of Chemistry or15 MATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus (2N) 7 orMATH 263A, B Calculus (2N) or8
Geography-Geographic Information Systems Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS4235
The goal of the geographic information systems program is to provide a technical background for geographers interested in working with business, government, or planning agencies. The emphasis of the program is first, to develop a strong background in the field of geographic information systems as practiced in the fields of cartography, remote sensing, and quantitative methods; and second, to develop cognate skills in the fields of computer science, economics, mathematics, and public administration. You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:
Map Analysis Sequence
GEOG 260 Maps 4 GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 4 orGEOG 361 Statistical Cartography 5 orGEOG 468 Automated Cartography Statistical Analysis SequenceGEOG 471 Quantitative Methods 4 Digital Analysis SequenceGEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 478 Principles of GIS 5 GEOG 479 Geographic Info Analysis 5 Application Support SequenceTwo planning/management courses from the following: GEOG 350 Land Use Planning 4 GEOG 358 Environ. Risk Assessment 4 GEOG 440 Env. Impact Analysis 4 GEOG 447 Natural Resource Conservation 4 GEOG 475 Geocomputing 4 GEOG 476 Field Methods 4 orTwo systemic specialization courses from the following: GEOG 303 Climatology 5 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5 GEOG 316 Biogeography 4 GEOG 321 Population Geography 4 GEOG 326 Urban Geography 4 GEOG 417 Landscape Ecology 4 Recommended ElectivesCS 210 Programming in C 5 CS 220 Intro to Computing 5 CS 230 Computer Programming l 5 MATH 113 Algebra 5 MATH 163A, B Intro to Calculus 7 MATH 211 Elementary Linear Algebra 4 Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the University General Education Requirements.
Geography-Meteorology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS4233
The following interdisciplinary program in the Departments of Geography, Mathematics, and Physics can prepare you for graduate training in meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric physics. The program can be taken with an emphasis in geography, mathematics, or physics (see departmental listings in this section). If you choose the geography emphasis, contact the Department of Geography for advising. Freshman
CHEM 151 Fund. of Chemistry 5 CHEM 152 Fund. of Chemistry 5 GEOG 101 Physical Geography 5 GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 MATH 263A, B, C Calculus (or advanced placement) 12 English composition 5 SophomoreGEOG 201 Environ. Geography 4 GEOL 211 Oceanography 4 MATH 263D Calculus 4 MATH 340 Differential Equations 4 MATH 440 Vector Analysis 4 MATH 441 Fourier Series and Partial Diff. Equations 4 PHYS 251, 252, 253 General Physics 15 JuniorGEOG 302 Meteorology 5 GEOG 303 Climatology 5 GEOG 304 Observ. in Meteorology 2 GEOG 305 Pract. in Meteorological Forecasting 2 PHYS 311, 312 Mechanics 8 PHYS 411 Thermodynamics 4 English Composition 4 SeniorTwo courses in computer programming or quantitative methods (see advisor for approved list) GEOG 406 Intro to Synoptic Meteorology 5 GEOG 407 Adv. Synoptic Meteorology 5 PHYS 414 Dynamic Meteorology I 4 PHYS 413 Dynamic Meteorology II 4 Geography emphasis requirementsGEOG 121 Human Geography 4 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscape 5 orGEOG 316 Biogeography or4 orGEOG 411 Adv. Physical Geography GEOG 260 Maps 4 orGEOG 360 Cartography or 5 orGEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the University General Education Requirements.
Geography/Meteorology Minor
Minor code OR4233
A minor in meteorology consists of a minimum of 28 hours including GEOG 101, 121, 302, 304, 305, 406, 407. Geography-Urban Planning Major (B.S.)
Special curricula; major codes BS4234
These special curricula is designed to provide some of the basic academic requirements for a career in urban planning in the United States. While working toward a conventional B.S. in geography, you will take certain required courses and select from an approved list of electives (both inside and outside the Department of Geography) that emphasize legal, social, political, and historical aspects of the planning profession. These courses simultaneously fulfill some of the department and college requirements. The distinctiveness of the curriculum comes from the direction you are given and the preselection of courses in which you may enroll; these elements separate the special curriculum from the general geography program. To enroll in the preparation for urban and regional planning major, contact the chair of the Department of Geography as soon as possible, preferably not later than the beginning of your sophomore year. The majority of job opportunities for planners are with government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Their activities largely concern administration and implementation of federal programs, and continued funding depends upon congress. While a bachelor's degree can provide initial entry into the profession, job descriptions usually specify a master's degree. It is recommended that you continue toward such a degree, which involves an additional two years of study and is offered by more than 70 American universities.
You must meet all requirements for a geography major with these additional specifications:
Hours over 300 must include
GEOG 326 Urban Geography 4 GEOG 456 The City & the Environment 4 Two of the following:GEOG 329 World Economic Geography 4 GEOG 350 Land Use Planning 4 GEOG 353 Environmental Planning 4 GEOG 455 Evolution of Planning 4 Choice of two technique courses from the following:GEOG 360 Cartography 5 GEOG 361 Statisical Geography 5 GEOG 365 Air Photo Interpretation 4 GEOG 370 GIS Applications 4 GEOG 466 Remote Sensing 5 GEOG 468 Automated Cartography 5 GEOG 478 Principles of GIS 5 Three of the following:GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 231 Water and Pollution 4 GEOG 315 Landforms and Landscapes 5 orGEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology GEOG 316 Biogeography 4 GEOG 417 Landscape Ecology 4 Other Departments (12 hrs)Except for MGT 202, these courses currently fulfill the social sciences area requirement of the College of Arts and Sciences. ECON 103 Prin. of Microeconomics 4 orECON 303 Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Prin. of Macroeconomics 4 orECON 304 Microeconomics 4 MGT 202 Management 4 POLS 320 Urban Politics 4 SOC 424 Urban Sociology 4 Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete University General Education Requirements. ElectivesTry to take the remaining credit hours necessary for graduation from the following: BUSL 442 Law of Property and Real Estate 4 ECON 213 Current Economic Prob. 4 ECON 303 Microeconomics 4 ECON 304 Macroeconomics 4 ECON 360 Money and Banking 4 HIST 317A Ohio History to 1851 4 HIST 317B Ohio History Since 1851 4 POLS 101 American Nat. Govt. 4 POLS 102 Issues in Amer. Politics 4 POLS 210 Princ. of Public Admin 4 POLS 408 Urban Public Admin. 4 POLS 410 Public Policy Analysis 4 POLS 424 Intergovernmental Relations in the U.S. 4 POLS 425 Environ. and Natural Resource Politics and Policy 4 PSY 335 Environmental Psych. 5 SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 5 SOC 201 Contemp. Social Problems 4 SOC 230 Sociology of Poverty 4 SOC 425 Sociology of Aging 4 SW 101 Intro to Social Welfare and Social Work 3 SW 290 Social Welfare as an Inst. 4 SW 395 Aging in the Welfare State 4 Outside the College of Arts and SciencesEH 310 Water Supply and Wastewater Environ. Health Practice 4 EH 312 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 4 EH 320 Shelter Environments 4 HREC 310 Prog. Planning and Facil. for Recreation 5 COMS 205 Group Discussions 4 COMS 304 Prin. and Tech. of Interviewing 4 REAL 101 Real Estate Prin. and Prac. 4 REAL 201 Real Estate Appraising 4 REAL 204 Real Estate Finance 4
Geogolical Sciences
Geological Sciences Major (B.S.)
Major codes BS3321
Required courses for the B.S. degreein minimum preparation for a professional career in geological sciences or entry into graduate school include 62 hours og geology: GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 205 Statistical Methods 4 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 GEOL 315 Mineralogy 5 GEOL 320 Peterology 3 GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology 5 GEOL 340 Prin. of Invertebrate Paleontology 4 GEOL 350 Stratigraphy-Sedimentology 4 GEOL 360 Structural Geology 5 GEOL 420 Petrography 5 GEOL 446 Earth Systems Evolution 4 GEOL 466 Geodynamics 4 GEOL 465A Field Camp I 4 GEOL 475B Field Camp II 5 At least three additional 400 level courses. If conducting a senior thesis: at least wo additional 400 level courses. Extradepartmental requirementsCHEM 151, 152, 153 Fund. of Chemistry 15 orCHEM 121, 122,123 or 12 Math 263A, B Calculus 8 PHYS 201, 202( * Intro to Physics 10 or251,252,253 General Physics or15*Discuss the selection of an appropriate physics sequence with your advisor. PHYS 203 may be required for some graduate programs.
Geological Sciences Major (B.A.)
Major code BA3321
Requirements for the B.A. degreeare designed for students interested in applying a general understanding of the geological sciences to such fields as education, library science, technical writing, or other areas where a general knowledge of earth science is desired. They include 52 hours of geology: GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5 GEOL 205 Statistical Methods 4 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 GEOL 315 Mineralogy 5 GEOL 320 Petrology 4 GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology 5 GEOL 340 Prin. of Invertebrate Paleontology 4 GEOL 350 Stratigraphy-Sedimentol. 4 GEOL 360 Structural Geology 5 GEOL 466 Geodynamics 4 at least two additional courses at the 400 level Extradepartmental requirementsCHEM 121, 122 Prin. of Chemistry 8 PHYS 201 Intro to Physics 5 MATH 115 Precalculus 5 Consult the departmental undergraduate advisor regarding appropriate minors to be combined with the B.A. degree.
Geological Sciences Minor
Minor code OR3321
A minor in geological sciences requires a minimum of 25 hours of coursework in geological sciences to include 101, 255, and a minimum of three courses at the 300-400 level. Geological Sciences-Environmental Geology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS3323
The preprofessional program in environmental geology is designed to provide you with broad training in preparation for a career in conservation, natural resource management, land-use planning, or environmental quality control. In most instances, you should anticipate further training at the graduate level. Consult with the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Geological Sciences before planning your schedule of coursework. The courses listed below constitute the departmental requirements for this program. Schedule additional courses to fulfill Arts and Sciences and University General Education Requirements.
Major courses include 54 hours of geolgoy
GEOL 101 Intro. to Geology 5 GEOL 205 Statistical Methods 4 GEOL 255 Historical Geology 4 GEOL 315 Mineralogy 5 GEOL 320 Petrology 4 GEOL 330 Prin. of Geomorphology 5 GEOL 350 Stratigraphy-Sedimentology 4 GEOL 360 Structural Geology 5 GEOL 427 Water Geochemistry 4 GEOL 480 Principals of Hydrogeology 4 GEOL 475A Field Camp I 4 GEOL 475B Field Camp II 4 Natural science coursesBIOS 220 Conserv. and Biodiversity 4 CHEM 151, 152, 153 Fund. of Chemistry 15 orCHEM 121, 122, 123 or12 CHEM 301, 302 Organic Chemistry 6 MATH 263A, 263B Calculus 8 BIOS 221, 222 Environ. Microbiology 6 PHYS 201,202 Intro to Physics 10 orPHYS 251,252,253 General Physics or15 Social Science coursesBUSL 370 Environmental Law 4 ECON 313 Econ. of the Environment 4 orECON 314 Nat. Resources Economics GEOG 478 Geog. Info. Systems 5
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See Modern Languages.Gerontology Certificate Program
The Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Health and Human Services jointly sponsor the undergraduate Gerontology Certificate Program for students in any major program within the University who want to gain knowledge and skills for a career in working with the elderly. Completion of this program is officially recognized on your transcript upon graduation.See the College of Health and Human Services section for Gerontology Certificate Program requirements.
Global Learning Community
The Global Learning Community (GLC) is an innovative program that prepares students for leadership opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Open to all majors, the GLC brings together the resources of the colleges of Communication, Arts and Sciences, and Business in an interdisciplinary 30 quarter-hour residential program on global issues, with a strong emphasis on real-world projects and problem-solving skills.GLC courses are not traditional classes with lectures, tests, and papers. Instead, students work in project teams on real-world problems and issues. Each GLC student completes at least two international and cross-cultural projects.
For additional information, see the complete program description in the "University-Wide Academic Opportunities" section or visit the GLC web site: https://www.ohio.edu/glc/
Global Studies in Plant Biology
One of only a few programs in the United States to integrate study abroad with opportunity for research by undergraduate natural science majors. Although the ecological and geographic theme will change from year to year, the program is designed to spotlight physiographic regions and their plant life through a series of three interrelated courses: an introductory seminar, an intensive international field course, and a laboratory research course. Contact the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology or visit the Global Studies in Plant Biology Web site: https://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~ballardh/globalstudies/ .Greek
See Classics and World ReligionsHistory
History Major (B.A.)
Major code BA4211
The major requirement for the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 56 hours. This total includes: 132 Intro to Non-Western Hist. to 1750 4 133 Intro to Non-Western Hist. Since 1750 4 200 Survey: U.S. History, 1600-1865 4 201 Survey: U.S. History, 1865-present 4 8 hours from either of the following series:(courses selected must be "adjacent," e.g., 103 and 102, or 122 and either121 or 123) 101 Western Civ. in Modern Times (Renaissance-1648) 4 102 Western Civ. in Modern Times (1648-1848) 4 103 Western Civ. in Modern Times (1848-Present) 4 or121 Western Heritage: Classical 4 122 Western Heritage: Medieval 4 123 Western Heritage: Modernity 4 32 hours at the 300-400 level, including301J Historical Research and Writing 4(You are strongly urged to complete 301J early in your junior year.)
Select ONE of the following areas and complete three courses (12 hrs). ALSO, complete four additional courses (16 hrs) by choosing TWO courses from EACH of the remaining areas.
Europe:Must include one course on material predominantly before 1500, one from 1500-1800, and one course after 1800.
Non-western(Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Asia): Must include one course on material predominantly before 1800, one from the 19th century, and one course from the 20th century.
North America(Canada, United States): Must include one course before 1800, one from the 19th century, and one course from the 20th century.
With the help of your advisor, you will need to develop a coherent plan of study. The emphasis will be to select courses that inter-relate within a particular area. Your advisor will be critical to your success in choosing an appropriate plan of study.
Students with g.p.a.'s of 3.0 and above will be informed about internship opportunities or encouraged to write a senior honors thesis.
History Minor
Minor code OR4211
A minor in history consists of a minimum of 28 hours, including at least 8 hours at the 100-200 level and at least 16 hours at the 300-400 level, in an academically cohesive program that you will plan in consultation with a history faculty advisor. History Pre-Foreign Service Major (B.A.)
Special curriculum; major code BA4212
To prepare for the annual foreign service officer examinations, you are advised to acquire as broad an education as possible. Facility in written and spoken English; competency in a foreign language; and a good background in economics, history, political science, business, or public administration are essential. A pre-foreign service major is available through the Departments of Economics, History, or Political Science. You can obtain detailed information about foreign service officer examinations, including sample questions from previous examinations, from these departments. History-Prelaw (B.A.)
Special curriculum; major code BA4214
If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences and plan to enter law school, complete the specific requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. No special curriculum is prescribed. As a prelaw major, you may complete a major of your principal interest. The Departments of Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology have designated prelaw advisors. For further information, see Law in this section. History-Pretheology Major (B.A.)
Special curriculum; major code BA4213
If you plan to enter a theological seminary or to do graduate study in religion, it is recommended that you take a broad program of undergraduate courses, including the following (with minimum credit suggested in each area): philosophy (12); courses on the texts and history of religions (15); English composition and literature, and world literature (21); history, including HIST 354, 356C, and 370 (15); social sciences (21); foreign languages (18); natural sciences (9); public speaking (3). Arrange your program to meet the requirements of the B.A. degree and the University General Education Requirements. It is advisable to major in philosophy, English, or one of the social sciences. Check the entrance requirements of the theological seminaries, other religious educational institutions, or graduate schools of your choice and plan your curriculum accordingly. A pretheology major also is available from the Departments of History and Philosophy.
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